International Students

Apply

Incoming first year and transfer students can apply through TU application (Opens June 1) or the Common Application. (Opens August 1).

Submit application documents: You can upload your documents through your application portal or send them to international@utulsa.edu.

• • • Passport identification page.
    • English proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE). Copies of official test scores are accepted if they can be verified by an admission official on the testing website. Send us copies of your test scores by email to international@utulsa.edu or by uploading it through your application portal. If your score report cannot be verified online, your application will not move forward in the process until we receive your official scores directly from the testing agency.
    • Transcripts: All high school/secondary transcripts. TU does not require secondary school transcripts if you have successfully completed more than 48 semester hours of academic credit.
    • Certificate of financial resources: The certificate of financial resources form, as well as a bank statement can be submitted by email at international@utulsa.edu. Students will not be admitted to The University of Tulsa and a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) or (DS-2019) will not be issued until this information is provided and verified. Please click the link here to access the form.

Congratulations on your admission to The University of Tulsa! Your journey to a wonderful education journey starts today. Follow the social media #utulsa to see what happens daily at our beautiful campus. Now that you have been admitted, you need to complete a few important steps to make it official.

1. Receive your I-20 in your email (If you are currently in the United States in F-1 status, you will need to transfer your I-20 to TU before receiving pending I-20 from TU)
2. Apply for F-1 visa.It’s very important to enter the United Sates with the proper visa. You must apply for a visa to enter the United States with student status.Use your SEVIS number on your Form I-20 to pay the SEVIS fee and apply for a visa.
3. Activate the TU account and TU email.
4. Fill out your Intent to enroll and pay the enrollment deposit fee.
5. Schedule advising appointment.
6. Take placement assessments. All incoming student to take a math and writing placement assessment in order to be enrolled in the correct classes. If you plan to major in a business or arts and sciences program and you plan to continue in a foreign language in which you have previous classroom or life experience, you will also need to take a language assessment.
7. Apply for housing.
8. Upload a photo for your TU ID
9. Book your flight to Tulsa.
   You may enter the U.S. in initial F-1 status up to 30 days before the program start date on your I-20. If you are transferring your SEVIS record from another school in the U.S. and received a TU Transfer Pending I-20, you can enter the U.S. anytime prior to the program start date. Keep the following documents in your carry-on while flying, you will need them in-hand at the Port of Entry.
   DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ENTRY TO THE U.S.
   Valid passport and F-1 visa, Form I-20, Evidence of admission at TU, SEVIS fee receipt.
10. Set up payment plan or pay bill.
11. Register for immigration check in with CGE.
12. Register for orientation.
13. Submit your immunization record.
14. Arrive in Tulsa
    Tulsa international airport (TUL) is 5 miles from TU campus. Our representative will be there to greet you and arrange ground transportation from TUL to campus with no additional cost. Spring arrival dates are January 7 to January 9, 2024. Please note that a greeter service (Airport pick up) is offered during arrival dates. Register here.

International Leadership Scholarship

Scores to be considered	Amount
4.0 GPA,IELTS 8.0, or TOEFL 105	$15,000
3.75-3.99 GPA, IELTS 7.5, or TOEFL 100	$12,000
3.50-3.74 GPA, IELTS 7.0, or TOEFL 90	$9,000
3.25-3.49 GPA, IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL 79	$7,000
3.00-3.24 GPA, IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 70	$6,000

International University Partnership Scholarship (2+2) – $13,500

For the approved partners list, please contact international@utulsa.edu.

International Transfer Student

International students who transfer from a U.S institution with more than 24 credit hours may be eligible for domestic transfer scholarship.

GPA to be considered	Amount
3.50+	$21,000
3.00-3.49	$16,000
2.75-2.99	Up to $10,000

International Transfer Scholarship

International students who transfer from an institution outside of the US with more than 24 credit hours and a GPA of 3.00+ may be eligible for an international transfer scholarship of $10,000.

English language proficiency exams will be waived for transfer students who have 24 or more transferable credit hours from a U.S. post-secondary institution.

Global Ambassador Scholarship

This scholarship seeks to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional leadership experience, outstanding academic achievements, and a compelling statement on their dreams and aspirations for tackling global challenges after completing their degree with TU.

Requirements:

• Academic Achievement: Students who have participated and been recognized in the regional, national, or international competition are eligible for this scholarship.
• Leadership experience: Participate in school or community activities to make an impact.
• Statement of post-graduation goals.

Amount of this award: $10,000-20,000. It is stackable with international leadership scholarships (Merit scholarships).

IB Scholarship

For students starting in fall 2023, TU will award an IB merit scholarship of $3,000 per year for IB students who complete the full IB diploma with a high school grade point average of at least 3.0. This scholarship is awarded with full time enrollment for eight semesters or until you earn your first degree, whichever comes first. For more information, visit the International Baccalaureate web page.

Presidential Scholarship

Presidential Scholarship recipients are awarded full tuition for eight semesters. Eligible students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must submit a separate application and resume when applying for the Presidential Scholarship. For more information, visit the Presidential Scholarship website.

Tuition and Fees	Annual Cost
Fall and Spring Tuition*	$48,340
International Fee	$372
Health Insurance	$2,223
Student Fee	$1,170
Total Tuition and Fees	$50,697

Students who will have family members accompanying them must show an additional $3,000 for a spouse and $1,500 for each dependent child.

Living Expenses	Annual Cost
Textbooks	$0
Housing (on-campus) and Dining	$14,078
Personal Expenses	$4,450
Total Living Expenses	$18,118

There is a one-time student services fee of $500 for first-time enrollees.

Housing and dining estimate based on double room in Hardesty Hall and a university meal plan with 12 meals per week (plus $400 Dining and $50 Game Day Dollars)

Students who intend to take summer classes will need to have additional funds as estimated below.

Tuition	Cost
International Fee	$100
Estimated Living Expenses	$1,900 /month